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Sara Bareilles Returns With New Album and Headline Tour Across North America This Fall
GRAMMY-winning, Tony and Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter and Epic Records recording artist Sara Bareilles sets her new album, Good Grief, for August 28—presave/preorder HERE. Alongside the announcement, Bareilles is debuting the album’s first single, “Home”—listen/share HERE. Bareilles will also make her long-awaited return to the stage this fall for her deeply personal Good Grief Tour, promoted by Live Nation.
Good Grief marks Bareilles’ seventh studio album and her first since 2019’s Grammy-winning Amidst the Chaos, opening a new chapter to her 20-year career. True to its title, the 14-track collection is a reckoning with loss, yet even its darkest moments are threaded with an insistent, luminous pull toward hope.
“This whole collection of songs felt like transmissions rather than a deliberate attempt to make sense of the world,” says Bareilles. “My deepest hope is that Good Grief provides some kind of comfort or catharsis.”
“Home,” the album’s first single, was inspired by a conversation between Stephen Colbert and Anderson Cooper about grief and loss on Cooper’s podcast. Bareilles shares, “It feels like an invitation and a tone setter for the specificity and depth of this record. It just feels really essential right now. In order for us as humans to really know and understand each other, we have to listen to each other’s stories.”
Bareilles will also make her long-awaited return to the stage this fall for her deeply personal Good Grief Tour. Kicking off September 9 in Boston, this trek marks a triumphant new chapter for an artist at the height of her storytelling powers. The shows promise a blend of raw, vulnerable new tracks from Good Grief, alongside songs that have defined her career and connection to fans. Bringing her signature wit and authenticity to iconic theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and more, Bareilles hopes to invite fans into an intimate space of connection, truth-telling, joy and some good grief. Tickets will be available starting with artist, Verizon and CITI pre-sales on Monday, June 8 (details below for exact times), with general onsale beginning on Wednesday, June 10 at 10 A.M. local time. See below for full tour routing and visit sarabmusic.com for more information.
Good Grief spans remarkable thematic ground, all of it rooted in Bareilles’ own experience—from intimate tributes to lost friends, to defiant anthems for women’s rights, to unexpected moments of lightness found in the darkest of times. Produced by Bareilles herself, the album was mostly recorded over six days at Dreamland Recording Studios in Woodstock, NY, alongside a band of longtime collaborators: drummer Charley Drayton, guitarist Butterfly Boucher, keyboardist Misty Boyce, bassist Solomon Dorsey, multi-instrumentalist Rob Moose and co-producer, recording engineer and mixer Jonathan Low. Later sessions took place alongside co-producer Aaron Dessner at his Long Pond Studios in the Hudson Valley, NY, with assists from engineer and mixer Bella Blasko. The collection also features contributions from Brandi Carlile, Andrea Gibson, Ingrid Michaelson, Joe Tippett and Megan Falley.
The making of the album was captured in the documentary, Sara Bareilles: Good Grief, which will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival this week. The film offers an intimate, unfiltered portrait of Bareilles’ return to the recording studio with close friends for the first time in seven years—a cinematic document of her creative process that becomes a profoundly personal, ultimately hopeful meditation on loss, grief and the power of music to heal. A masterclass in creativity, community and vulnerability, the documentary serves as a reminder of music’s extraordinary power to connect us to ourselves and to each other.
The album, tour and documentary add to a landmark year for Bareilles. Her song “Salt Then Sour Then Sweet,” co-written with Brandi Carlile and the late poet and activist Andrea Gibson, appears in the Peabody Award-winning documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, on which Bareilles also serves as executive producer. The song was shortlisted for Best Original Song and the film for Best Documentary at the 98th Academy Awards. The track also appears on Good Grief.
Bareilles is an award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, producer, activist, and New York Times best-selling author. A two-time GRAMMY winner, she has also earned three Tony and three Primetime Emmy nominations. Bareilles has sold more than three million albums and 15 million singles in the U.S., with over 3.5 billion streams worldwide. On Broadway, Bareilles composed the music and lyrics for Waitress, later stepping into the lead role both on Broadway and the West End. Her additional theater credits include her Tony-nominated performance as the Baker’s Wife in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods and a song on the Tony Award-nominated score for SpongeBob SquarePants. Her on-screen work includes an Emmy Award-nominated performance as Mary Magdalene in NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live! and her role as Dawn Solano in the Emmy-nominated musical comedy series Girls5eva. She is also currently developing a musical theater adaptation of Meg Wolitzer’s bestselling novel The Interestings.
SARA BAREILLES—GOOD GRIEF
- Home
- Just a Kid
- Still Crying
- A Love Story
- Hands Off My Body
- Ladies In A Line
- Heartland
- Capsize Me
- Nervous Breakdown
- Idiot Heart
- Say Leave
- Salt Then Sour Then Sweet (feat. Brandi Carlile)
- Forever
- Wind Is the Weather
SARA BAREILLES LIVE
September 9—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
September 12—Washington, D.C.—The Anthem
September 15—Toronto, ON—Massey Hall
September 18—New York, NY—Radio City Music Hall
September 21—Philadelphia, PA—The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
September 24—Atlanta, GA—Fox Theatre
September 25—Cincinnati, OH—Taft Theatre
September 27—Chicago, IL—Chicago Theatre
September 30—Minneapolis, MN—Orpheum Theatre
October 2—St. Louis, MO—Stifel Theatre
October 4—Denver, CO—Bellco Theatre
October 6—Austin, TX—Bass Concert Hall
October 7—Houston, TX—The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
October 12—Los Angeles, CA—Dolby Theatre
October 13—Los Angeles, CA—Dolby Theatre
October 16—San Francisco, CA—Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
October 19—Seattle, WA—The Paramount Theatre
PRESALE INFORMATION
ARTIST PRESALE: To participate in the Sara Bareilles artist presale on Monday, June 8 at 12 P.M. local time you must sign up at sarabmusic.com.
CITI: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, June 8 at 10 A.M local time until Tuesday, June 9 at 10 P.M. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
VERIZON: Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the Sara Bareilles Good Grief Tour in the U.S – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale for select shows runs from Monday, June 8 at 10 A.M local time to Tuesday, June 9 at 10 P.M local time. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.
CHARITY INFORMATION
The Jed Foundation
Sara Bareilles has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket sold will be contributed by Live Nation to help protect emotional health and prevent suicide among teens and young adults through The Jed Foundation. No portion of the purchase price is tax-deductible. plus1.org | jedfoundation.org
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
100% of net proceeds from the Good Grief Tour VIP Upgrade Packages will benefit NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. These funds will help NAMI continue to provide free education, support programs, advocacy, and resources to individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. For more information, visit https://www.nami.org/.
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i-dle Release New Single “Crow”
Internationally acclaimed, chart-topping K-pop powerhouse i-dle returns with their striking new single, “Crow,” out now via CUBE Entertainment. The track offers a first glimpse into the group’s highly anticipated forthcoming mini album, We made, arriving July 6. The release is part of an exciting new chapter for the global superstars, who will take the stage at Lollapalooza this summer for one of their biggest U.S. appearances to date.
“Crow” is a powerful, rock-infused anthem that embodies i-dle’s signature confidence and self-determination. Driven by soaring guitars and an unshakable sense of purpose, the track delivers a message of resilience and independence, declaring that the group is no longer guided by fate or chance, but by their own vision and conviction.
“Crow” arrives on the heels of a breakout run for i-dle in the U.S. that has seen the group continue its rapid ascent as a global phenomenon. Following the release of their acclaimed single “Mono,” i-dle landed a digital cover of PAPER Magazine, earning praise for their artistic vision and cultural impact. The group also captivated national audiences with performances on The TODAY Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show, further demonstrating the commanding stage presence and live vocal prowess that have become hallmarks of their success. With a major Lollapalooza appearance and new music on the horizon, i-dle’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down.
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Olivia Rodrigo Releases Third Studio Album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’
Today, GRAMMY Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo released her third studio album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in loveout now via Geffen Records. Limited-edition merchandise, curated collectibles, vinyl and more are available now.
Listen/buy you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love HERE
Alongside the album, Rodrigo released the official music video for new track “stupid song” out today. Directed by Mitch Ryan and shot in New York City, the video was choreographed by and features Prima Ballerina Tiler Peck and other dancers from the NYC Ballet and American Ballet Theater – watch here.
The first single released from the album “drop dead”, made Rodrigo the first person ever to debut the first 3 singles off their first 3 albums at #1. Listen/watch here. The second single released from the album, “the cure” also hit #1 on several Billboard charts including the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, Hot Alternative Songs, and Alternative Digital Song Sales charts. Listen/watch here.
Last month, Rodrigo took the stage at Spotify’s Billions Club Live, celebrating the milestone of nine songs surpassing one billion streams each, cementing her place among the platform’s most-streamed artists. The concert film is available on the platform now. Rodrigo also performed a surprise live set at Primavera Sound, debuting her new song “what’s wrong with me” featuring Robert Smith of The Cure.
Rodrigo recently announced The Unraveled Tour kicking off in September, quickly selling out globally with over 1 million tickets sold, added stops due to demand, and breaking several venue records. The tour was originally announced with four dates in Brooklyn and quickly expanded to a massive 10-show residency at Barclays Center. Rodrigo also set the venue performance record at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, bringing the total to an historic 10 dates, establishing a new venue benchmark. At London’s O2 with 11 nights set to perform, Rodrigo joins an elite group of artists who have reached double-digit residencies at the venue including Prince, The Spice Girls, One Direction, Ariana Grande, Elton John, and Rihanna.
you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Tracklist:
girl so in love (SIDE A)
1. drop dead
2. stupid song
3. honeybee
4. maggots for brains
5. u + me = <3
6. my way
7. purple
you seem pretty sad (SIDE B)
8. the cure
9. begged
10. what’s wrong with me (feat. Robert Smith of The Cure)
11. less
12. expectations
13. cigarette smoke
THE UNRAVELED TOUR 2026/2027 DATES:
Fri, Sep 25 — Hartford, CT — PeoplesBank Arena+
Sat, Sep 26 — Hartford, CT — PeoplesBank Arena+
Tue, Sep 29 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena+
Wed, Sep 30 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena+
Sat, Oct 3 — Washington, DC — Capital One Arena+
Sun, Oct 4 — Washington, DC — Capital One Arena+
Wed, Oct 7 — Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center+
Thu, Oct 8 — Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center+
Sun, Oct 11 — Chicago, IL — United Center+
Mon, Oct 12 — Chicago, IL — United Center+
Thu, Oct 15 — Boston, MA — TD Garden+
Sat, Oct 17 — Boston, MA — TD Garden+
Sun, Oct 18 — Boston, MA — TD Garden+ – ADDED DATE
Wed, Oct 21 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre+
Thu, Oct 22 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre+
Mon, Oct 26 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena+
Tue, Oct 27 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena+
Thu, Oct 29 — Columbus, OH — Schottenstein Center+
Fri, Oct 30 — Columbus, OH — Schottenstein Center+
Sat, Nov 7 — Philadelphia, PA — Xfinity Mobile Arena^
Sun, Nov 8 — Philadelphia, PA — Xfinity Mobile Arena^
Wed, Nov 11 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena^
Thu, Nov 12 — Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena^
Sun, Nov 15 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center^
Mon, Nov 16 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center^
Thu, Nov 19 — Sunrise, FL — Amerant Bank Arena^
Fri, Nov 20 — Sunrise, FL — Amerant Bank Arena^
Mon, Nov 23 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena^
Tue, Nov 24 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena^
Tue, Dec 1 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena^
Wed, Dec 2 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena^
Mon, Dec 7 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena^
Tue, Dec 8 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena^
Fri, Dec 11 — Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena^
Sat, Dec 12 — Oakland, CA — Oakland Arena^
Tue, Dec 15 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center^
Wed, Dec 16 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center^
Sat, Dec 19 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena^
Sun, Dec 20 — Las Vegas, NV — T-Mobile Arena^
Tue, Jan 12 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Wed, Jan 13 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Sat, Jan 16 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Sun, Jan 17 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^
Wed, Jan 20 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Jan 21 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Sun, Jan 24 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Mon, Jan 25 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Jan 28 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Fri, Jan 29 — Los Angeles, CA — Intuit Dome#^ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Feb 11 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Fri, Feb 12 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Mon, Feb 15 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Tue, Feb 16 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^
Fri, Feb 19 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Sat, Feb 20 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Tue, Feb 23 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Wed, Feb 24 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Sat, Feb 27 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Sun, Feb 28 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center#^ – ADDED DATE
Fri, Mar 19 — Stockholm, Sweden — Avicii Arena~
Sat, Mar 20 — Stockholm, Sweden — Avicii Arena~
Tue, Mar 23 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~
Wed, Mar 24 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~
Sat, Mar 27 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~ – ADDED DATE
Sun, Mar 28 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Ziggo Dome~ – ADDED DATE
Thu, Apr 1 — Munich, Germany — Olympiahalle~
Fri, Apr 2 — Munich, Germany — Olympiahalle~
Mon, Apr 5 — London, UK — The O2~
Tue, Apr 6 — London, UK — The O2~
Thu, Apr 8 — London, UK — The O2~
Fri, Apr 9 — London, UK — The O2~
Mon, Apr 12 — London, UK — The O2~ – ADDED DATE
Wed, Apr 14 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Thu, Apr 15 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Mon, Apr 19 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Tue, Apr 20 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Fri, Apr 23 — Paris, France — La Defense Arena=
Sat, Apr 24 — Paris, France — La Defense Arena= – ADDED DATE
Tue, Apr 27 — Milan, Italy — Unipol Dome=
Wed, Apr 28 — Milan, Italy — Unipol Dome=
Sat, May 1 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi=
Sun, May 2 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi=
Wed, May 5 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi= – ADDED DATE
Thu, May 6 — Barcelona, Spain — Palau Sant Jordi= – ADDED DATE
Sun, May 9 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
Mon, May 10 — London, UK — The O2= – ADDED DATE
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